The main research work of the lab is processing aerial images taken in a special way.

My research is on topics related to calibration of digital cameras, using the CalTech Matlab Calibration Toolbox. The cameras used in the lab have three CCDs and have near infrared rather than blue.

The calibration allows the distortion introduced from the lens and camera system to be removed. This is essential when the information in the image is used to reconstruct a 3D model of the imaged surface.

Employer:

UMass Amherst Physics Department

Position:

Web Developer

Time Period:

Jan 2006 – Jan 2008; contracts 2008, 2009.

Location:

Amherst, MA

Description:

Maintain, troubleshoot and design new features for The main departmental website and other related websites. PHP/MySQL, javascript programming, HTML/CSS layout, photoshop graphics, etc. Also backend support for Physics Department staff. http://www.physics.umass.edu

Graphic design software support for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker, GoLive and Acrobat. Also support for windows and mac OS machines and LAN, networked printers and all technology maintenance. Some graphic design and page layout, and a lot of web site work. Other office work including building shelves, purchasing equipment. dealing with service providers, etc. (Out of business since 2005.)www.americareassociates.com, www.qualityseniorguide.com

Employer:

Staples, Inc.

Position:

Business Machines, Tech Center

Time Period:

Aug 1998 – Nov 1999

Location:

Hadley, MA (store #277)

Description:

Sales of computer systems, hardware, software, customer
service and computer upgrades and troubleshooting.